[ hey! he's not little...! he's just... yeah, little. not terribly offended though— he hears the tone of camaraderie in spike's voice and doesn't take it for granted. ]
I am not a warrior by trade, but I would not oppose a death in battle— against a worthy opponent, mind you. [ he has very specific death requirements. too bad none of them were actually set to be fulfilled. ]
Now, who is it that seeks to put a stake in your chest? [ consider him curious, and possibly willing to give them a hard time if they're around. ]